N78442 - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N78442 is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sullivan Darrell L in New Plymouth, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N78442 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA261 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78442 was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78442. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA12PA-12 Super Cruiser
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 13, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SULLIVAN DARRELL L
Address
6403 ADAMS RD
City
NEW PLYMOUTH
State / Zip Code
Idaho83655-5110
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52521141
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA261

Additional Details

Registration
N78442
Serial Number
12-1953
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00524950

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC